Indian Village Directory

Karaur (738) Village

Karaur (738) is an inhabited village in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011784, the Census 2011 record lists 286 people in 70 households and the reported area is 55.04 hectares. The local references include Panchrukhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 18 km.

In short:

Karaur (738) is a village in Palampur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011784 and 286 people in 70 households.

Village Code011784
Population286
Households70
Area55.04 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Karaur (738) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 286 people, 55.04 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Karaur (738), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Palampur
CD Block Panchrukhi
  • Karaur (738) falls under Palampur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011784.
  • The record lists 286 people living in 70 households.
  • The reported village area is 55.04 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palampur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Karaur (738)
Census Village Code
011784
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palampur
Sub-district Census Code
00111
CD Block
Panchrukhi
Households
70
Population
286
Male Population
135
Female Population
151
Sex Ratio
1,118.52
Area
55.04 hectares
Area
0.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176076
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 519.62 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.09 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 60.84% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.35% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karaur (738) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011784 and Panchrukhi CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00111
Village Census Code
011784
CD Block Code
0021
CD Block Name
Panchrukhi

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Karaur (738), about 18 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 53 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
53 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
55.04 hectares
Area
0.55 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 286 people in 70 households, with 135 male residents and 151 female residents. The average household size is 4.09, and SC share is 60.84% and ST share is 0.35% for Karaur (738). Population density works out to about 519.62 people per sq km.

Total Households
70
Total Population
286
Male Population
135
Female Population
151
Sex Ratio
1,118.52
Average Household Size
4.09
SC Population
174
SC Male Population
84
SC Female Population
90
SC Population Share
60.84
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.35
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karaur (738) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karaur (738) include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karaur (738) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karaur (738) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karaur (738) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karaur (738) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 6.45 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.04
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.51 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
33.54 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
6.45
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.45 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karaur (738) village located?

Karaur (738) is in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Karaur (738) village in?

Karaur (738) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Karaur (738) village in?

Karaur (738) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Karaur (738) under?

Karaur (738) comes under Palampur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karaur (738)?

The Census village code of Karaur (738) is 011784.

What is the population of Karaur (738) village?

The village record lists 286 people and 70 households for Karaur (738).

How many households are in Karaur (738) village?

The village record lists 70 households for Karaur (738).

What is the male and female population of Karaur (738)?

The record lists 135 male residents and 151 female residents for Karaur (738).

What is the sex ratio of Karaur (738) village?

The sex ratio of Karaur (738) is 1,118.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karaur (738) village?

The reported geographical area of Karaur (738) is 55.04 hectares.

What is the population density of Karaur (738) village?

The approximate population density of Karaur (738) is 519.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karaur (738)?

The nearest town listed for Karaur (738) is Palampur, about 18 km away.

How far is Karaur (738) from the district headquarters?

Karaur (738) is about 53 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karaur (738) from the sub-district headquarters?

Karaur (738) is about 18 km from Palampur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karaur (738)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Karaur (738).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Karaur (738)?

For Karaur (738), reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 6.45 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Karaur (738).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Karaur (738).

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.